What are the application scenarios for cooling flavors?

The core characteristics of cooling flavors (containing cooling agents such as menthol and WS-23) are their refreshing, icy, invigorating, and palate-cleansing qualities. They are suitable for a wide range of food, beverage, and oral care products that require a “cooling sensation.”


I. Beverages & Drinks
Carbonated soft drinks, sparkling water, soda water
Herbal teas, cooling herbal drinks
Iced black tea, iced green tea, fruit-flavored iced drinks
Mint milk tea, probiotic iced drinks
Cocktails, cocktail flavor bases
Sports drinks, functional energy drinks

II. Confectionery & Snack Foods
Mint hard candies, cooling soft candies/gummies
Chewing gum, throat lozenges
Mint chocolates, filled candies
Jellies, puddings, ice jelly desserts
Ice cream, popsicles, ice bars
Mint-flavored cookies, pastries

III. Dairy Products & Desserts
Mint yogurt, flavored milk drinks
Mint ice cream, milkshakes
Smoothies, shaved ice, frozen drinks
Mint-flavored puddings, mousses, cakes

IV. Oral Care & Other Edible Products
Mouthwash, toothpaste (food-grade flavors applicable)
Mint-flavored betel nut products, oral lozenges
Mint syrups, flavoring sauces